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Best Time to Hike Tahoe Rim Trail

wb_sunny Best from May to September
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Tahoe Rim Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Tahoe Rim Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 39°F4°C 30°F-1°C 99 mm 9
February 39°F4°C 30°F-1°C 222 mm 13
March 39°F4°C 30°F-1°C 216 mm 14
April 48°F9°C 35°F2°C 30 mm 5
May 59°F15°C 41°F5°C 27 mm 3
June 73°F23°C 50°F10°C 1 mm 1
July 79°F26°C 56°F14°C 7 mm 2
August 75°F24°C 55°F13°C 16 mm 3
September 69°F21°C 51°F11°C 11 mm 4
October 59°F15°C 43°F6°C 43 mm 6
November 47°F8°C 35°F2°C 131 mm 11
December 45°F7°C 35°F1°C 195 mm 11

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Tahoe Rim Trail are May, June, July, August, September. Expect daytime highs around 72°F22°C and nights near 50°F10°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Tahoe Rim Trail

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